What Signs Should Dog Owners Look For
Is your dog making different sounds?
- Whimpering, whining
- Yelping, howling
- Grunting, groaning
Has your dog’s personality changed?
- Decreased socializing
- Appetite suppression
- Changes in sleep patterns
- Accidents in the house
Does your dog seem irritable?
- Biting, licking or scratching at a part of its body
Are you noticing changes in your dog’s facial expressions?
- Grimacing
- Glazed eyes
- Dilated pupils
- Dropped ears
- Increased panting when at rest
Are you seeing changes in your dog’s mobility?
- Difficulty getting up
- Reluctant to move
- Restlessness
- Get up, lie down, and repeat
- Circling
- Trembling or seeking more attention
Has your dog’s coat changed?
- Looking dull, lacking shine
- Tufts of hair standing in certain areas
Is your dog protecting itself?
- Limping
- Not putting weight on a limb
- Resisting being picked up
- Hiding
- Hunched posture
Is your dog acting out?
- Increased aggression
- Growling or biting
- Pinned back ears
- Acting out of character
What Signs Should Cat Owners Look For
Is your cat vocalizing?
- Frequent meowing
- Hissing
- Purring
- Growling
Has your cat’s personality changed?
- Decreased socializing
- Appetite suppression
- Changes in sleep patterns
- Frequent urination
- Not using the litter box
- Sleeping more than usual
Does your cat seem irritable?
- Biting, licking or scratching at a part of its body
Are you noticing changes in your cat’s facial expressions?
- Grimacing
- Glazed eyes
- Dilated pupils
- Flattened ears
- Panting when at rest
Are you seeing changes in mobility?
- Difficulty getting up
- Reluctant to move
- Restlessness
- Get up, lie down, and repeat
- Can’t leap as high as they used to
- Trembling or seeking more attention
- Avoiding being petted or held
- Hiding more than usual
Let’s Treat Your Pet’s Pain Together
For your pet’s safety, always include a veterinarian when treating your pet for pain. Once the problem has been diagnosed, your veterinarian will explain various treatment options and recommend which is best for your pet. Healthy Paws Forward Veterinary Hospital offers weight consultations for animals that may be either, a little overweight or underweight. Pets that are on the heavy side may be putting undue strain on their organs and joints. Underweight pets may not be receiving the proper nutrients they need. Other forms of treatments we offer include nutraceuticals, which supply the pet’s body with nutrients that it may otherwise be lacking; and alternative pain management treatments such as laser therapy and the Assisi Loop.
If you suspect that your pet is in pain, contact us to set up a consultation.
